Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 30, 2026 

Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information, particularly in relation to SMS messaging and phone communications.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including: 

• Name 
• Phone number 
• Email address 
• Business information 
• Message content submitted through forms, phone calls, or SMS communication

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Respond to inquiries 
• Provide economic development information 
• Send SMS updates or responses related to your request 
• Provide service notifications 
• Follow up on business or community inquiries

SMS Messaging Disclosure

By providing your phone number, you consent to receive SMS messages from Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation.

These messages may include:

• Responses to inquiries 
• Program or resource information 
• Appointment confirmations 
• Follow-up communications 
• Service-related updates

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

No Sharing of Phone Data

We do not sell, rent, or share phone numbers or SMS messaging data with third parties for marketing purposes. Your phone number is used solely for communications related to Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation services. 

Data Protection 

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Access to personal data is limited to authorized personnel who need the information to perform their job duties.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill communication purposes or as required by applicable law. 

Requesting Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us using the information below. We will process your request within a reasonable timeframe, subject to legal obligations. 

Opting Out of SMS Messages 

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying: STOP

You may also contact us directly to be removed from SMS communications.

Contact Information 

Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation 
501 Court Street 
Rockwell City, IA 50579 
Phone: (712) 297-5601
Email Us

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.